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affrontare il presente
/af.fronˈta.re il preˈzen.te/
to face the present
Non è facile affrontare il presente dopo un fallimento.
It's not easy to face the present after a failure.
informal
To confront and deal with one's current situation or reality, often implying resilience or acceptance.
Dopo la pandemia, molti hanno imparato ad affrontare il presente con più coraggio.
After the pandemic, many have learned to face the present with more courage.
Non possiamo cambiare il passato, ma dobbiamo affrontare il presente con determinazione.
We can't change the past, but we must face the present with determination.
Commonly used in motivational or self-reflection contexts, emphasizing active engagement with current circumstances.
Collocations
affrontare il presente con coraggioto face the present with courageimparare ad affrontare il presenteto learn to face the present
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Contextual Usage
Use 'affrontare il presente' when discussing personal growth, resilience, or dealing with current challenges. Avoid using it in formal legal or technical contexts.
Gold Rule
Active Engagement
The phrase implies taking action or adopting a mindset to deal with the present, rather than passively accepting it.
Word Origin
From Italian 'affrontare' (to face, confront) + 'il presente' (the present). 'Affrontare' derives from Vulgar Latin *affrontāre* (to confront), from Latin *ad-* (to) + *frons* (forehead, front), originally meaning 'to meet face-to-face.' 'Presente' comes from Latin *praesens* (present, immediate).
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in personal development, psychology, or motivational contexts to encourage proactive engagement with current challenges rather than dwelling on the past or future.
Word Breakdown
affrontare
to face, confront, or deal with
verbil presente
the present (current time or situation)
noun phraseDizionario Italiano-Inglese